Board-Fit and Signal-Density Decisions
Mating-Cycle Reality and Contact Plating
20 mating cycles and 2.00 µinch gold flash — this is a one-time-insertion or infrequent-service part. The thin gold layer resists corrosion during the initial mate but wears through quickly if the cable is cycled repeatedly. For a field-service application where the FPC is disconnected quarterly, the contact interface will degrade before the housing does. The ZIF slide lock clamps the FPC without inserting force on the contacts, which preserves the thin gold plating during the first insertion.
Lifecycle and Sourcing Posture
RoHS compliant.
Sibling Comparison: 36 vs 34 vs 45 Positions
The difference is circuit count — pick the one that matches your FPC conductor tally. The 34-position sibling accepts both straight and tapered cable ends, while the 36-position part is notched only.